As the temperature drops, vacant properties in distressed areas are especially vulnerable to squatters, fire and criminal activities. Homeless individuals, seeking shelter from the dropping temperatures and piling snow often seek shelter in vacant homes and buildings.
Many of these vacant homes and buildings do not have a source of power – this is where the issue begins. In an attempt to keep warm, squatters will often start a small open fire, fall asleep, and then the building will catch on fire.
In distressed areas, properties may be vacant due to foreclosure or rehabilitation of the property. When a vacant property is being rehabbed, there is the added risk of theft. Theft of raw materials, such as copper for resale on the black market, and theft of contractor tools are common when the property is vacant in the evening and not properly secured.
DAWGS Steel Door and Window Guards Keep Vacant Properties Secure from Increased Dangers in Winter Months
Not only do they keep the property secure from intruders and reduce the risk of fires – DAWGS coded, steel door guards provide easy, managed access to the property. This means the property owner has complete control over who can enter the property, and the contractors and owner are not at risk for theft. DAWGS also offers an insulated steel window guard option. This allows the heat to run so it is warm enough to work inside and the pipes don’t burst. When it comes to securing a vacant property, it is always better to be safe than sorry.
About Door and Window Guard Systems
DAWGS (Door And Window Guard Systems) is a full service vacant property security company. Our flexible, fast-response teams install and remove DAWGS equipment to ensure that your property is always secure. DAWGS currently has operations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and will be expanding into other new markets soon.
If you have a vacant property you need to secure, DAWGS has your solution. Get a Quote Now.
